Chettinad Prawn Curry

Chettinad cuisine is the cuisine of chettinad region of Tamil Nadu in South India. This is one of the spiciest and most aromatic cuisine in ...

Chettinad cuisine is the cuisine of chettinad region of Tamil Nadu in South India. This is one of the spiciest and most aromatic cuisine in India. We use varities of spices in it and it is mainly used in preparing non-vegetarian dishes. Here is one of tastiest varities of prawn, Chettinad Prawn Curry. Get the real taste of prawn with this curry.


Ingredients:
  • Prawns / Shrimp - 750 grams
  • Tomato puree - 1 cup
  • Onions - 1(finely chopped)
  • Coconut - 1(small coconut shredded finely)
  • Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Green Chillies - 4(finely chopped)
  • Red Chilli Powder - 2 teaspoons
  • Salt - As per taste
  • Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation:

Take a blender and add tomato puree,shredded coconut, garam masala, salt, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Blend it finely and keep this puree aside.
Boil the shrimp in water by adding salt and turmeric. Once the shrimp gets boiled, drain the water and keep the shrimp aside.
Fry the onions and green chillies in a pan by adding oil till they turn light brown in color.


Then add the puree and cook for 10 mins.


Add the shrimp and mix well so that the shrimp pieces get coated with the masala.


Cook for 15-20 mins and remove the curry from heat. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon and serve it hot.


Serving Options:

Serve the delicious Chettinad Prawn Curry with hot rice.

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  1. mmmm...mouthwatering lavanya :)

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    1. Yeah...when I was posting the pics I felt like eating all over again :D

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    1. Sure divs...we will exchange our recipes as yours tempt me equally :D

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  3. That luks yum Lavanya..I love prawns and this version just looks amazingly tempting...like hoe you have decorated it with mint leaves and lemon

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  4. Purattasi month is going on Lavanya.. It is tempting me to eat. But I couldn't eat until purattasi ends:(

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    1. Try out after this month Yashodha and let me know then :)

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  5. Superb, tempts me a lot. Yummy and mouthwatering. Want to grab that plate...........

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    1. Hey Sanoli. Glad u liked it so much. Have a virtual bite dear :)

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  6. Lipsmacking curry... Would love it with some chapathis

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  7. Wow!delicious..nice with step by step pictures..

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  8. aww ...this is awesome and beautiful clicks!

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  9. I am glad that you liked my blog. I will surely add it to petitichef. Thank you so much :)

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